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The mountains of the Alps beckon you the moment you start thinking about a skiing vacation — and that’s a good thing — let us tell you about a fantastic resort in the French Alps. Famed not for its natural beauty alone, but also for its remarkable history, this resort was home to the first Winter Olympics back in 1924 being chosen for its hiking trails and great skiing, which remain ideal for even the best sportsmen worldwide.

First off, a short basic briefing seems appropriate. Chamonix, near Mont Blanc, is a picturesque resort commune comprising sixteen villages which provides the excellent place to stay during any ski break. At the airport in Geneva, transfer to Alpine country from where you can easily plan your activities in a part of the world which draws skiers and other tourists all year round — and deservedly so.

Good venues for any form of extreme sports are near to Chamonix, offering the extreme sportsman their free choice — wider than the majority of resorts promise — and all Olympic quality. There are hiking trails for veteran hikers and skiers, promising striking perspectives and access provided by cable car. Expertise is not mandatory for several of the trails at Chamonix, which welcomes visitors with varying levels of skill.

As a tip when planning a skiing holiday for your family, ski chalets are the best option. Pleasant surroundings and views of the Alps enfold places offering all the comforts of home. Our chalets are all completely equipped and vary in size from cosy for two to housing for families, sporting kitchens, bedchambers and romantic hearths. Catered chalets serve as a base of operations for the perfect ski vacation whether it be a romantic weekend for two or hosting a wonderful family holiday.

The entertainment may change in the time between seasons, but it never vanishes, with paragliding, hiking and mountaineering all highly regarded pastimes during summer. A friendly welcoming local population offer the chance for shopping trips among villages and hamlets full of historical landmarks. A little bitr of planning will give you the information needed to find the right airfare and living quarters package and find out where to go for the activities you want to pursue to make this your favorite vacation of all time!